Issuance increased 17% from the first quarter, with growth primarily driven by expanded-credit mortgages.

Issuance of non-agency mortgage-backed securities reached $29.56 billion in the second quarter, up 17.3% from the previous quarter. (Includes data tables.)

The GSEs look to follow in the footsteps of a handful of non-agency lenders by considering cryptocurrency holdings when underwriting mortgage borrowers. The impact on the mortgage market remains unclear.

Figure Lending issued a securitization of home equity lines of credit this week with AG Mortgage Investment Trust acting as the retaining sponsor, a once uncommon practice in the non-agency market that’s gaining traction.

Securitization of conforming jumbo mortgages by the government-sponsored enterprises increased during the second quarter of 2025 after a slowdown in the previous quarter. (Includes data table.)

The Real Brokerage made an investment in Flyhomes and will offer the lender’s buy-before-you-sell products in the wholesale channel.

ARDRI appoints new vice president of wholesale production; delinquencies on closed-end second liens rising; New York Mortgage Trust raises capital.

Palisades Group issued a $112.1 million securitization on June 30 that included home equity investment assets from multiple companies, a first for the growing sector.

Mortgage servicing is becoming more valuable as lenders look for ways to boost originations.

Leaders from some of the regional Federal Reserve banks discussed the lack of housing supply and how they are addressing challenges to find solutions.